In education, we require our students to take classes in civics and government, so they are prepared to be productive citizens. In the past decade, we have reached a near critical mass with the explosion of social media in our student’s lives. As a result, digital citizenship has become a consistent buzz word in our schools. We are tasked with the responsibility of cultivating … [Read more...]
Back to School with the 6Cs
As you think about getting this school year off the ground, take a moment to think about the resources you have that reinforce an instructional framework that you use. One framework that I like is Michael Fullan’s Deep Learning or the 6 Cs. With the goal of enabling educated people to be able to solve problems and “deal with life”, these six skills are crucial to education. … [Read more...]